Pick the beach first
Mainland Bradenton and Palmetto are convenient, but the Gulf beaches are on the islands. Staying on Anna Maria Island means the beach is on foot.
Area Guide
Where to stay near Bradenton: island versus mainland, and what you give up either way
Island beach house or mainland stay: how Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria City, Cortez, Bradenton and Palmetto compare, with Bay to Beach House on the island.
Check Availability →What to Expect
- ✓Bradenton Beach: the island's south end, Bridge Street, Coquina Beach; where Bay to Beach House is
- ✓Holmes Beach: the island's central city, calm and residential, reached by the free trolley
- ✓Anna Maria City: the north end, Pine Avenue and Bean Point
- ✓Cortez: a historic fishing village with working docks, across the bridge on the mainland side
- ✓Bradenton and Palmetto: mainland cities on the Manatee River, a short drive from the island
- ✓Longboat Key: the next island south, a scenic drive along the bay
Inside the House
One house
In Bradenton Beach, on the island
Free
Island trolley, running the length of Anna Maria Island
One block
To the Gulf beach, across the street
Benefits & Outcomes
One house, one location
There is one house on this site, in Bradenton Beach, and this page tells you how the areas around it relate.
Use the location guides
Each area has its own guide on this site with what it is like and how to get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area is best for the beach?▾
Any of the three Anna Maria Island cities. Bradenton Beach, where the house is, pairs the beach with Bridge Street dining minutes away.
Is Palmetto near the beach?▾
No. Palmetto is a riverfront town on the mainland. The nearest Gulf beaches are on Anna Maria Island.
What is Cortez like?▾
An old Florida fishing village with working docks and dockside seafood, a short drive over the bridge from Bradenton Beach.
Do you rent in all of these areas?▾
No. We rent one house in Bradenton Beach. The guides exist to help you choose.
Related Topics
Ready to Book Your Stay?
Check open dates and reserve the Bay to Beach House direct.
Check Availability